The change.org petition highlights Andrew Gillum’s progressive stances on gay marriage, immigration and gun control. And it presents Gillum as an alternative to candidates with quote “personal wealth or famous last names”. First reported by Politico Florida, the petition is organized by democratic college students, and as of Tuesday afternoon, has more than 200 signatures. A bid for Florida’s top executive office may seem premature, but the thirty-seven year old Miami native is considered a rising star in the Democratic Party. He made the short list for Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential pick, and was a featured speaker at the party’s national convention in July. And he recently went head to head with current governor Rick Scott, over the restoration of electricity after Hurricane Hermine.

Are you ready to take the plunge and go “Over the Edge?” Local officials and community leaders are encouraging area residents to participate in a Tallahassee fundraising event to help highlight local re-entry efforts for released inmates.

After months of speculation, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum has made a decision on whether he'll run for congress in the newly-redrawn Congressional District Five. Gillum's answer: he'll be staying put.

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